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Rib, back, stomach discomfort

HistorySimilar stomach pains at 5 ~ 6 yrs, never diagnosed, just eventually went away. I don’t remember if stools were normal or not. No diagnosis I can remember, but I think I occasionally took Paragoric.

About 3 ~ 5 years ago, had occasional stomach discomfort before eating. Full stomach - ok.

About late March ~ early April 09, few times constipated, often stool more firm than usual

RecentBegan slowly, about early JulySymptoms increased until about mid July, now (late July) maybe improving slightly on averageWorst day Tuesday 7/28, low energy, sore muscles, sick stomach feeling, light cramping, minor headacheWeek of 7/20 few separated days not quite so bad, sometimes feel ok, mostly mid dayStomach feels slightly irritated, all overSlightly more uncomfortable spots appear, reappear, different places and times, usually on right side mid to lowEating likely causes slight temporary discomfort, especially in morning or evening, but improves soonIn first two or three weeks lots of gas, now lessFeels kind of like low level flu that won’t progress and resolve, with just stomach symptomsFrequent (2 per day or more) bowel movementsStool often looks like “not fully processed”, for example, floating bits of lettuce, other vegetable itemsAbout two weeks ago lots of stool “floaters”, some pale colored, fewer now.Consistency anywhere from moderately formed to at least partially watery, most often like lumpy puddingMost problems in morning and early evening, mid day better but usually not gone though easy to forgetEating likely causes slight discomfort, especially in morning or eveningBowel movement likely causes slight discomfort, like light cramping or irritationStrength and energy slightly low on average (not real bad), good times are ok, bad times are really lowSometimes wake up chilledEarly day temps about 97 ~ 97.5 F, mid day close to normal, evening about normalAppetite usually ok, sometimes low, rarely quite hungryBlood panel - ok, no real problemsStool lab test - no parasites, said to be normal overall, but was very soft in appearance, little “form”

Now 8/5 Loose stool not a problem at this timeBowel movement no longer causes general discomfort, maybe a twinge in lower right abdomenEating no longer causes general discomfortFrequent discomfort in lower right abdomenFrequent discomfort in right rib cage - 2 places, upper front, lower rear, especially when bending to right

8/21 Pain in right of rib cage (one spot upper front, one lower rear) is getting worse, and now have pain in lower to upper back.